| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.27 | 11.460% | $278.9509 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.97 | 13.869% | $92.1997 | $92.20 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.51 | 12.387% | $262.4349 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.87 | 6.168% | $179.2859 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.70 | 7.747% | $191.4664 | $191.47 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.41 | 9.275% | $68.1985 | $68.20 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.33 | 5.417% | $12.9979 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.06 | $1,085.5342 | $1,085.54 | $1,085.55 | $1,085.60 | |